Atlantikwall Raversyde
Ostend, Belgium
An open-air museum of German coastal bunkers, gun positions and trenches from both world wars, kept in the dunes. Open from spring to autumn; allow two hours and wear good shoes.
The Atlantikwall Raversyde open-air museum in Raversijde near Ostend (West Flanders) preserves parts of the German coastal defences from both world wars in the dunes of the Belgian coast. You can see more than 60 bunkers and about 3 km of trenches. The Aachen Battery dates from the German occupation in the First World War, while the well-preserved Saltzwedel Neu Battery is from the Second World War. The land belonged to Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, who wanted the fortifications preserved as a national monument.
Several installations have been returned to their wartime condition, and a 7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun stands in a restored bunker. There is parking on site. Opening times and the events calendar change, so check the museum's website before you set off.
- Nearest town
- Ostend, Belgium
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 51.2022, 2.8497
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Atlantikwall Raversyde?
Atlantikwall Raversyde is in Ostend, Belgium, at GPS 51.2022, 2.8497. It is about 6 km from Oostende.
Can you camp near Atlantikwall Raversyde?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Oasis, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 78 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Atlantikwall Raversyde?
Atlantikwall Raversyde is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Belgian coast: Zwin to the Westhoek dunes.
What is there to see near Atlantikwall Raversyde?
Places worth a stop nearby: King Albert I Memorial (10 km), IJzertoren (19 km), Westhoek dunes (23 km) and Markt, Bruges (26 km).
When is the best time to visit Atlantikwall Raversyde?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)